Guide VERON des Champagnes 2013
(around 15 Euros per bottle)
Founded in Etoges in 1636, the Champagne House of Alain Bergère carefully cultivates a vineyard area of 15 hectares, consisting of small plots scattered among Etoges and Château-Thierry, planted with three champenois varietals (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) and a little Petit Meslier. Producing Champagne with a continual eye on quality and respect for the environment.
A traditional
look.
Appearance :
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Golden yellow
·
Fine perlage
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Fine bead of bubbles
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Brilliant and limpid
Nose :
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Complex, mighty and delicious, thanks to particularly
light sulphitage throughout the production
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Aromas of candied citrus fruits, apricot and raisin, a
good expression of the 80% Chardonnay from the terroir of Etoges
· Exuberant maturity, with brioche-like and toasted notes, together with honey due to yeast autolysis during the perfectly controlled lengthy ageing sur lattes of the bottles (5 years)
Palate :
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Initially smooth and enveloping, thanks to the 10%
Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier, swiftly accompanied by a refreshing liveliness,
obtained by carefully selecting the cuvée, free run wine extracted
during grape pressing and intentionally low dosage of sugar, 7g/L added at
disgorgement
·
Spicy aromas (vanilla, pepper) and caramel
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Smooth effervescence
·
Captivating finish
· Good length on the palate
This Cuvée Réserve reveals all the talent of Alain Bergère, its producer, who has expertly highlighted all the qualities of the 2006 vintage, representing 90% of the blending and completed with 10% base wines from 2005 and 2004. A reward for environmentally friendly wine growing and production, with both land cultivation and cover planting, and meticulous and skilful wine making.
Drink as an aperitif, but also during a meal among friends, with Sole almondine stuffed with asparagus, or with dessert with baked cinnamon apples.
For further information :
Champagne
Alain Bergère
Winery and Registered Office
81 Grande Rue
51270 ETOGES
Tel. + 33 03 26 59 35 90
Fax. +33 03 26 59 12 55
Administrative Office
Route de Beuvardes
02400 MONT SAINT PERE
Tel. +33 03 23 70 29 82
Fax. +33 03 23 70 37 15
Email: champagne.alain.bergere@wanadoo.fr
Website: www.champagne-alain-bergere.com
